5.5 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of May 2026, 5.5 carat emerald lab grown diamonds usually range from $669 to $31,170, with an average price of $4,103.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 5.6%.Compare 144 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-05-30

5.5 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 144 verified 5.5-carat emerald lab grown diamonds listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $669 to $31,170, with an average asking price of $4,103 and a median of $2,866.

The price spread of $30,501 (97.9% from highest to lowest) highlights why comparing identical certified diamonds across multiple retailers matters. Two identical certified diamonds can differ by hundreds or even thousands of dollars depending on the retailer.

These figures are based on our latest daily market data, matched by certification lab and certificate number across retailers, so you are comparing the exact same diamond.

  • 144 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $669 to $31,170

  • Average price: $4,103

  • Median price: $2,866

  • Available across 8 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 97.9%

Price Range Overview

As of May 30, 2026
Spread $30,501

Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.

$669$31,170
Tracked

144

Lowest

$669

Average

$4,103

Median

$2,866

Highest

$31,170

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 68%

IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $804

Compare at $2,509

3 stores
IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Ideal
Save 73.8%

IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $819

Compare at $3,125

7 stores
IGI | 5.52ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good
Save 66.8%

IGI | 5.52ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $885

Compare at $2,662

6 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 74.8%

IGI | 5.5ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $917

Compare at $3,643

3 stores
IGI | 5.58ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Excellent
Save 79.1%

IGI | 5.58ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $928

Compare at $4,438

7 stores
IGI | 5.59ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good
Save 74.9%

IGI | 5.59ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $944

Compare at $3,762

3 stores
IGI | 5.52ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 67.8%

IGI | 5.52ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $992

Compare at $3,084

3 stores
IGI | 5.52ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 67.9%

IGI | 5.52ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $997

Compare at $3,102

7 stores
IGI | 5.52ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very Good
Save 65.7%

IGI | 5.52ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,004

Compare at $2,930

4 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 67.1%

IGI | 5.5ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,017

Compare at $3,087

3 stores
IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 76.8%

IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,024

Compare at $4,406

7 stores
IGI | 5.52ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 66.8%

IGI | 5.52ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,028

Compare at $3,094

6 stores
IGI | 5.56ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 66.6%

IGI | 5.56ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,049

Compare at $3,143

3 stores
IGI | 5.58ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 66.7%

IGI | 5.58ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,051

Compare at $3,158

3 stores
IGI | 5.56ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 66.3%

IGI | 5.56ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,058

Compare at $3,141

4 stores
IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 65.8%

IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,067

Compare at $3,121

3 stores
IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 65.3%

IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,074

Compare at $3,092

3 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

IGI | 5.5ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,079

Compare at $1,083

2 stores
IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Fair
Save 65.4%

IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Fair

From $1,085

Compare at $3,133

6 stores
IGI | 5.55ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 65.3%

IGI | 5.55ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,090

Compare at $3,142

4 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good
Save 13.5%

IGI | 5.5ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,105

Compare at $1,277

2 stores
IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 63.7%

IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,110

Compare at $3,061

6 stores
IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 64.9%

IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,117

Compare at $3,186

5 stores
IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 78.3%

IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,120

Compare at $5,170

6 stores
IGI | 5.58ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Ideal
Save 78.1%

IGI | 5.58ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,136

Compare at $5,180

6 stores
IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very Good
Save 61.4%

IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,141

Compare at $2,959

6 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 43.2%

IGI | 5.5ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,143

Compare at $2,014

3 stores
IGI | 5.55ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | Ideal
Save 46%

IGI | 5.55ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,153

Compare at $2,134

5 stores
IGI | 5.57ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 63.7%

IGI | 5.57ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,153

Compare at $3,178

3 stores
IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,161

Compare at $1,166

2 stores
IGI | 5.56ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

IGI | 5.56ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,171

Compare at $1,176

2 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good
Save 55.2%

IGI | 5.5ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,172

Compare at $2,613

2 stores
IGI | 5.56ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good
Save 68.9%

IGI | 5.56ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,180

Compare at $3,795

5 stores
IGI | 5.53ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 66.5%

IGI | 5.53ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,182

Compare at $3,531

6 stores
IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Good

IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Good

From $1,185

Compare at $1,204

2 stores
IGI | 5.56ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 78.7%

IGI | 5.56ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,208

Compare at $5,660

5 stores
IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 79.8%

IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,210

Compare at $6,000

5 stores
IGI | 5.58ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 52.7%

IGI | 5.58ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,235

Compare at $2,609

5 stores
IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good
Save 52.6%

IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,248

Compare at $2,634

2 stores
IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 64.4%

IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,264

Compare at $3,553

3 stores
IGI | 5.53ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 59.9%

IGI | 5.53ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,275

Compare at $3,177

5 stores
IGI | 5.52ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 14.9%

IGI | 5.52ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,304

Compare at $1,532

2 stores
IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Good

IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Good

From $1,306

Compare at $1,320

2 stores
IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Good

IGI | 5.51ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Good

From $1,306

Compare at $1,320

2 stores
IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Good

IGI | 5.54ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Good

From $1,313

Compare at $1,327

2 stores
IGI | 5.57ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 58.7%

IGI | 5.57ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,331

Compare at $3,221

4 stores
IGI | 5.57ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 58.7%

IGI | 5.57ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,331

Compare at $3,221

4 stores
IGI | 5.58ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good
Save 65.4%

IGI | 5.58ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,332

Compare at $3,849

4 stores
IGI | 5.52ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Good

IGI | 5.52ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Good

From $1,333

Compare at $1,348

2 stores
IGI | 5.57ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Good

IGI | 5.57ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Good

From $1,345

Compare at $1,360

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $669.

What to Know When Shopping for 5.5 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $30,501 or more.
  2. Focus on the 4Cs that matter most to you. Color and clarity grades drive price more than cut in many segments, but cut affects sparkle the most.
  3. The median price of $2,866 is a useful benchmark. If you see a deal significantly below this, verify the retailer's reputation and return policy.
  4. Consider eye-clean alternatives. Moving one clarity grade down (e.g., VS2 to SI1) can save 10-15% with no visible difference to the naked eye.
  5. Lab-grown diamonds offer excellent value. Ensure the stone comes with a GIA or IGI certificate confirming it is laboratory-grown.
  6. Check shipping, insurance, and return policies. The lowest sticker price is not always the best deal once you factor in total cost of purchase.
  7. Emerald cuts show clarity more readily due to their step-cut facets. Consider VS2 or better clarity for this shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 144 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $669 and go up to $31,170.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $4,103 with a median around $2,866.

The observed spread is roughly $30,501 across tracked listings, which is about 97.9% from highest to lowest offer in this bucket.

We refresh pricing data daily so these pages stay current with market changes.

Based on completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $4,103. The median price is $2,866, so offers between the median and fair benchmark can be reasonable, while reputable listings below the median may be especially competitive.

We currently track this stone category across 8 online retailers, giving you a broad view of the competitive landscape.

For most buyers, color differences below G are hard to detect once set in a ring. Clarity grades of VS2 and above are typically eye-clean. Prioritize cut quality for maximum brilliance, then balance color and clarity based on your budget.

Retailer pricing strategies, overhead costs, and margin targets all contribute. The exact certified diamond can differ by $30,501 across sellers, which is why direct certified-diamond comparison is essential.

We match diamonds across retailers by their certification lab and certificate number. This means the prices you see are for the exact same physical diamond, not just stones with similar specs. It is a true apples-to-apples comparison.

Diamond prices fluctuate based on supply and demand. Our data refreshes regularly so you can track trends over time. Use the price range on this page as a benchmark and compare it to historical averages when available.

Diamond Terminology

Carat
A unit of weight for diamonds equal to 200 milligrams. Larger carat weights are exponentially rarer, which is why prices increase non-linearly with size.
Cut
Refers to how well a diamond's facets interact with light. Cut quality ranges from Ideal to Poor and is the single biggest factor affecting a diamond's brilliance.
Color
Grades a diamond's lack of color on a scale from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow). Grades D-F are considered colorless; G-J are near-colorless and offer good value.
Clarity
Measures the presence of internal inclusions or surface blemishes. Grades range from Flawless (FL) to Included (I3). Most inclusions in VS2 and above are invisible to the naked eye.

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